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The way you start your Monday can affect the rest of your day, and sometimes the week, everything from your mindset to your productivity. Why not set your self up for success by incorporating some simple tips into your Monday routine. This will help you kick off the week in a positive way.

Wake up, take about 5 minutes or less and meditate on the word or just focus on your breathing. If you have your working out regimen after your meditation do your workouts. make sure you start your week with a clean home, for me when everything is organized and in it's place, it totally de-clutters my mind and helps me be more productive in everything I do.

Start your productive week on obviously a Monday morning. Have a schedule, or what most of us call our "to do's" although situations and things will come up unexpectedly having a schedule can help you with keeping your self on track.

Do not procrastinate, the sooner you tackle things the better. Getting the harder task out of the way first will alleviate, you mentally and will help getting the other task done quicker.

Most important is schedule and protect time always. Starting the work week with a clarity on your goals along with a clear plan of action and enough time scheduled to execute them will feel good and will always have a positive impact on your productivity result for the week.

Remember, a good Monday doesn't start once you arrive at the office, it starts as soon as you open your eyes.

Thank you for giving us a great 8 years. You taught us to respect one another, that when they go low we go HIGH!! You and our beautiful first lady Michelle Obama, will truly be missed. God bless and once again Thank You! Farewell.

I am a huge fan of Essence Magazine. I follow them on Facebook, etc.. This week I came across this article they posted and thought it was so great why not do a re-post type of thing.The article is about the Vagina, when asked the advise of Dr. Jackie form Married To Medicine. Here is what she said.

When your vagina needs attention, you better listen up! 'Married To Medicine’s Dr. Jackie tells you how to pamper and protect your vagina.

No matter how busy life can become, some things should always come first – and your vaginal health is on that priority list. We sat down with popular Atlanta OBGYN, Dr. Jacqueline Walters (AKA Married To Medicine star Dr. Jackie) to find out how you can pamper and protect your vajayjay and keep her happy when you are. Put simply, you won’t need an appointment to get this “sensitive” advice on the record, so ladies, get ready to take notes.

How do you keep your vagina as healthy as possible in your 30s and beyond?

DR. JACKIE: First and foremost, quit putting soap down there and don’t douche. The vagina is a self-cleaning oven. The vagina has it’s own pH level, so it’s supposed to be acidic [and the level should be] no less than 4.5. When we start adding all of the antibacterial soap what happens is you kill off the bacteria that is supposed to be there that creates the eco-system for the vagina and controls the acidity. When you destroy the normal pH of the vagina then you now have vaginal dryness and you’ve allowed yeast and bacterial vaginosis to overgrow, which of course creates discomfort and in a lot of cases odor.

So you just need hot water to keep your vagina clean?

DR. JACKIE: Well, not hot; lets make it warm. Just really clean the exterior of the vagina and in the crevices and folds. What I recommend is to make [your vagina] the first thing you clean when you get in the shower. Before you get the soap or the sponges out, just self clean the vagina with your hand and water only. The vagina was never designed to smell like a flower or fruit. We’re really big on putting smell-goods in the vagina. It’s supposed to have a particular odor, but not an offensive odor, and as women we really want it to smell like perfume. Don’t try to change the odor of the vagina; it is a God-given odor. Throughout the day yes we sweat and you notice it more, but please don’t use perfumes and especially powder. Powder creates an increased risk of ovarian cancer. So keep the powders out of the vagina too.

Tips To Stay Fit For The Moms

Exercise in itself is hard work, much more if you are staying at home with kids. Ladies, even the busiest stay at home mommies can still stay fit and look fabulous! Now get up and work out!!

Wear your workout clothes, until you work out. This will keep you in the mood. Remember even work out clothes can make you feel pretty while burning those calories.

Little exercises. If you are working online (from home) and have to be sitting 8 hours in front of the computer, then perform little exercises every 10 minutes. Stretch, move, run the stairs or incorporate strength workouts in your schedule.

Exercise with your kids. Bond with your kids through exercises. Run with them, walk to the grocery, do something fun with them! The list is endless.

Invest in a treadmill. This is one exercise machine that ever household should have. These machines are readily available in workout shops or buy online. While your baby naps or while he/she is watching TV hop on the treadmill and burn the calories even if it is just 25 minutes to start. Give it a try :)

I am not saying that this is easy but I know that with the right goals and dedication, all of you stay at home moms can do this! Simple exercises, try it good luck!!!

In case you missed it. Here are pictures of our Dancing with the stars professional, Peta and Max baby shower.

The soon to be mama, looked stunning in a floor-length white maternity gown and pearl drop earrings, her blonde tresses styled in a glamorous updo. Chmerkovskiy matched Murgatroyd’s stylish duds in a black blazer with a polka-dot shirt underneath.

“Thank you to everyone who came. The love in the room was apparent and all the babies made us feel at ease about bringing a kid into this crazy world,” the first time dad wrote to a company a photo of himself and his fiancee, holding hands in front of a gorgeous floral display.

All Baby Everything!Here are products that I own and love from 4 moms.For my son Ace, a lot of my product were 4 moms. Yes, some are a little pricey but worth it. I will be posting products, bottle, toys and everything baby that I used and maybe should of used as well as regret using.Today here some products I use.4Moms

The Mamaroo, was my favorite! I love the swing levels and motions, I also loved the fact that I was able to connect my ipod and play lullaby to my infant while he rocked to sleep.

The 4moms tub, is fantastic, and I highly recommend, here is why! This tub keeps my baby's bath SAFE, due to water temperature. It alerts me when the water is safe and when the water is not. If it's too hot or too cold. I mean how great is this. If you are expecting you should register one of these.

Playpen. Awesome product. This product was an easy go. I would carry with this to my sister house, when she watched Ace, while I returned to work, this product kept my baby safe while he slept and plays.

We hope you are all having a great start to your new years. Any resolutions? i opted out of making any new years resolution, this year I chose to not go by a calendar date to start something, but just work on what I want to accomplish as it comes. Why start a diet Monday, why not today? My mother is one to always say "why leave for tomorrow, what you can do today? Well this year I am taking her advise to the heart and with this said I wish you all a Happy, Successful, Healthy New year.